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Heimbach

Hengebach Castle – Rursee loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Hengebach Castle – Rursee loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

Hard

4.3

(8)

434

runners

Hengebach Castle – Rursee loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

03:50

35.3km

520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Eifel

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Start point

Train Station

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882 m

Hengebach Castle

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Very nice castle with good gastronomy.

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2.73 km

Panoramic view of the Rur from the boardwalk

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The boardwalk is really great.

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3.62 km

View of Heimbach Power Station

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You pass the old hydroelectric power station.

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3.75 km

View over the Rur River

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Passing there in the morning in the fog

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5.23 km

View of the Rursee

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Good place to catch a breath :-)

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9.04 km

Viewpoint

13.0 km

Gelände Akademischer Yacht Club

Forest

22.5 km

Rursee

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Hiking trails around the Rursee are beautiful, even for cycling
just great.

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33.6 km

Wooden boardwalk at the Heimbach Reservoir

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Beautiful and rustic sections, wooden walkways and reflections in the water.

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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

11.6 km

2.84 km

2.20 km

322 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

13.4 km

3.59 km

977 m

799 m

711 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

11°C

3°C

52 %

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Hengebach Castle – Rursee loop from Heimbach (Eifel)

Hengebach Castle

Panoramic view of the Rur from the boardwalk

View of Heimbach Power Station

View over the Rur River

View of the Rursee

Rursee

Wooden boardwalk at the Heimbach Reservoir

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